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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Summer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the author begun her book with the poem Maypole Point?
(a) To foreshadow the death of Marguerite.
(b) To preface the story.
(c) To build tension in the story.
(d) To show off her poetic side.

2. Off of what island is it said is the best fishing in Penobscot Bay?
(a) Monhegan.
(b) Sunday Island.
(c) Isle au Haut.
(d) Mount Desert.

3. To where were Marguerite, her uncle, and her grandmother planning to go when they left France?
(a) Marblehead.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) New York.
(d) Canada.

4. In Aunt Hespa's song, what is the dress the young woman wanted to make her dress out of?
(a) Silk.
(b) Sprigged calico.
(c) Cashmere.
(d) Spun cotton.

5. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1643.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1743.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marguerite only use French when she is alone?

2. To what does Caleb often compare Marguerite to, suggesting his thoughts as to her trustworthiness?

3. What is a bound-out girl?

4. What does Marguerite quickly learn a bound-out girl is not expected to hold?

5. What does grit mean as used in Part 1 of this novel?

(see the answer key)

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